Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely

Travelers from southern Haiti are stranded as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended for weeks. Gang violence blocks major roads, leaving few options. Travelers plead for solutions amid rising insecurity. The post Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely was first posted on December 3, 2024 at 9:29 am.

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Crime & Justice

Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS

Haiti’s CONATEL suspended Radio Mega FM’s Boukante Lapawòl after host Guerrier Henry gave airtime to gang leaders like Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier. Authorities accused the show of spreading propaganda amid rising violence, sparking debate over freedom of expression and the fight against terrorism. The post Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS was first […]

2024-11-24 8

Crime & Justice

From threats to gifts: How Haitian gang leaders added TikTok to their social media arsenal

While gang leaders flood social media with threats, social media companies have faced increasing calls to take action. Some human rights advocates believe that tech giants should implement stricter content controls for known gang accounts, noting that similar practices have been applied to other criminal networks in Latin America and beyond. The post From threats to gifts: How Haitian gang leaders added TikTok to their social media arsenal appeared first on The Haitian Times. From threats to gifts: How Haitian […]

2024-11-21 7

Haiti

Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in

Tension gripped Port-au-Prince on the day Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was sworn in as Haiti’s new prime minister. Spirit Airlines canceled flights after gunfire damaged a departing plane, and schools and businesses shut down amid gang threats. The post Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in appeared first on The Haitian Times. Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in was first posted on November 11, […]

2024-11-12 1

Crime & Justice

Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince

The police have increased their presence in attacked areas, killing gang members and seizing weapons, but the situation remains tense, with more people fleeing and police casualties rising The post Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince was first posted on October 25, 2024 at 12:51 pm.

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Three residents killed, two Haitian police officers injured in Port-au-Prince gang attack

The day commemorating the 218th anniversary of Emperor Jacques I's assassination was marked by heightened tension in Port-au-Prince, with reports of banditry in various parts of the Haitian capital, particularly in Solino. The post Three residents killed, two Haitian police officers injured in Port-au-Prince gang attack appeared first on The Haitian Times. Three residents killed, two Haitian police officers injured in Port-au-Prince gang attack was first posted on October 19, 2024 at 5:41 pm.

2024-10-19 7

Crime & Justice

Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports

Dozens killed as Gran Grif gang attacks residents in Pont Sondé. The post Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 5:34 pm.

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Crime & Justice

Officer killed by gangs as Haitian police death count hits 25 in 2024

Five police officers have now been killed by gunfire in Haiti within the past 30 days. The post Officer killed by gangs as Haitian police death count hits 25 in 2024 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Officer killed by gangs as Haitian police death count hits 25 in 2024 was first posted on September 24, 2024 at 2:11 pm.

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Haiti

Haiti announces a new Provisional Electoral Council

The CPT still awaits the human rights and women’s rights defense sectors to designate their representatives. The post Haiti announces a new Provisional Electoral Council appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti announces a new Provisional Electoral Council was first posted on September 20, 2024 at 6:32 pm.

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